The happy-go-lucky, pigtailed Wendy has gone emo, now donning asymmetrical side-swept bangs, black eyeliner and black hair bows.
On Sept. 23, Wendy's released a six-song emo album called "Songs to Listen to in the Wendy's Parking Lot" with no real explanation. The album is available for streaming on major music platforms and features vocalists from the emo music industry.
As expected, the album and makeover, which Wendy's teased on Sept. 22, have garnered a good amount of social media attention.
"She's going through a phase," one Instagram user commented on Wendy's teaser post, and the fast food chain responded, "IT'S NOT A PHASE."
USA TODAY contacted Wendy's on Sept. 23 for further comment on the album, but has not received a response.
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What are the song titles on Wendy's new emo album?
Song titles on Wendy's "Songs to Listen to in the Wendy's Parking Lot" album include:
- "She Said She Didn't Want Fries" (featuring Matty Mullins and Memphis May Fire)
- "Salt in the Wound" (featuring Chloe Kinnon)
- "I Miss the Sunroom" (featuring Shane Told)
- "The Best Combo Meal on the Worst Night of my Life" (featuring Beau Bokan)
- "It's Not a Phase, It's a 10pc" (featuring Derek DiScanio)
- "My Frosty's Funeral" (featuring Kat Leon)
What artists are featured on Wendy's new emo album?
Here's a closer look at the artists featured on Wendy's new album:
- Matty Mullins (vocalist for metalcore band Memphis May Fire and alt band Anberlin)
- Chloe Kinnon (frontwoman for pop-punk and indie rock band Winona Fighter)
- Shane Told (vocalist of post-hardcore band Silverstein)
- Beau Bokan (vocalist of metalcore band Blessthefall and former vocalist for Take the Crown)
- Derek DiScanio (vocalist of pop-punk band State Champs)
- Kat Leon (vocalist of alt metal band Holy Wars)
How to listen to Wendy's new emo album
"Songs to Listen to in the Wendy's Parking Lot" is available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, iTunes, YouTube Music, Tidal and Audiomack.
What does the internet think about Wendy's emo album?
"Songs to Listen to in the Wendy's Parking Lot" has drawn attention from loyal Wendy's customers and even emo bands leaning into the fun.
"Cut my fries in two pieces," one Instagram user commented on Wendy's Instagram post debuting the album, referencing the opening line of Papa Roach's 2000 single "Last Resort," which actually says, "Cut my life into pieces."
"We were really hoping for album of the year, but there is absolutely no competing with this," metalcore band Motionless in White commented on Wendy's Instagram post. "Congrats on your win!"
Heavy metal and alt music magazine The Noise commented: "Need a mosh pit in the Wendy’s parking lot ASAP."
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Wendy's releases new emo album with metalcore, pop punk vocalists
